South Melbourne vs St Kilda West, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | South Melbourne | St Kilda West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.4/100 | 37.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.9/100 | 18.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 308.4 / 1k | 97.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 10 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 559 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 247 | 40 |
| Population | 11,548 | 2,951 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSt Kilda West
- Best for familiesSouth Melbourne
- Best for beach lifestyleSt Kilda West
- Best for investmentSouth Melbourne
- Best for best valueSouth Melbourne
- Best for best schoolsSouth Melbourne
Comparison summary
South Melbourne and St Kilda West offer different strengths across official suburb data. South Melbourne leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Melbourne; Housing (desirability) favours St Kilda West; Crime rate favours St Kilda West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → St Kilda West, Families → South Melbourne, Beach lifestyle → St Kilda West, Investment → South Melbourne.